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P449 DAO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,040 mi
Last recorded161,040 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 DAO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 161,040 miles

Accident damage to front and rear bumper {offside}

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine undershield fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 161,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Accident damage to front and rear bumper {offside}

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine undershield fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 158,635 miles

Accident damage to rear bumper(temp.repair evident)

Engine undershields fitted

Nearside front fog lamp broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 158,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Accident damage to rear bumper(temp.repair evident)

Engine undershields fitted

Nearside front fog lamp broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 155,017 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 152,554 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 152,554 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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P449 DAO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 106,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P449 DAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P449 DAO registered?

P449 DAO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P449 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P449 DAO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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